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Customs inspectors opening luggage at the border
Customs inspectors opening luggage at the border, 18th century. Searched by the Douaniers at the French frontiers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal of Sentimental Travels in the Southern Provinces of France, translated and abridged from Moritz August von Thummels Reise in die mitt??glichen Provinzen van Frankreich im Jahre 1785 ??1786, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1821
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1. Title: "Customs Inspections at the 18th Century French Border: A Journey Through Time and Curiosities" Amidst the bustling activity of an 18th-century French border crossing, customs inspectors diligently sift through the belongings of travelers, as depicted in this handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson. The intriguing scene, titled "Customs inspectors opening luggage at the border," is taken from the "Journal of Sentimental Travels in the Southern Provinces of France," translated and abridged from Moritz August von Thummels' "Reise in die mittglichen Provinzen van Frankreich im Jahre 1785-1786." In the foreground, a gentleman, seemingly unfazed by the search, leans against a tree, his eyes fixed on a somniloquist, or a person who talks in their sleep, lying on a bed adorned with an Egyptian figure and a crocodile skin. The somniloquist, oblivious to the commotion, mumbles prophecies as an incense burner releases a waft of aromatic smoke, adding to the air of mystery. In the background, an occult symbol and astrology consulting prophet, with a quill in hand, awaits the arrival of curious visitors. The inspectors, clad in their distinctive uniforms, meticulously examine the contents of each luggage, their expressions ranging from curiosity to disbelief. This intriguing tableau offers a glimpse into the past, merging the mundane world of customs inspections with the exotic and the extraordinary. The handcoloured copperplate engraving, with its rich details and vibrant hues, transports us back to an era of travel, adventure, and the allure of the unknown.
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